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Common Infiniti Fx Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs

Every known Infiniti Fx MOT issue, ranked by how common it is and what it costs to fix. Based on 916 real MOT tests across 4 model years.

Segment: premium performance | Fuel: Diesel

87%

Infiniti Fx pass rate

87%

Infiniti average

82%

National average

The Infiniti Fx has an average MOT pass rate of 87%, which is equal to the Infiniti average and 5 points above the national average. The INFINITI FX has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.

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Most Common Infiniti Fx MOT Issues

Ranked by how likely they are to affect your Infiniti Fx, with typical repair costs

Brakes

High likelihood

£80 - £450

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed

Failure points:

Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum

Suspension

High likelihood

£150 - £600

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded

Failure points:

Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking

Lights

High likelihood

£15 - £200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated

Failure points:

Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure

Tyres

High likelihood

£50 - £300

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall

Failure points:

Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply

Exhaust & Emissions

High likelihood

£80 - £800

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak

Failure points:

Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning

Steering

High likelihood

£100 - £500

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated

Failure points:

Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits

Body & Structure

High likelihood

£200 - £1200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage

Failure points:

Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness

Windscreen & Wipers

Lower likelihood

£10 - £350

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated

Failure points:

Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen

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Infiniti Fx Reliability by Year

MOT pass rate for each model year, based on real test data

2010
88%
Best year
2011
87%
2012
87%
2013
86%
Worst year
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
2013Diesel3.0L86%12%
2012Diesel3.0L87%13%
2011Diesel3.0L87%11%
2010Diesel3.0L88%11%

Most Reliable Year

2010

88% pass rate from 100 tests

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Least Reliable Year

2013

86% pass rate from 188 tests

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Infiniti Fx Running Costs

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Infiniti Fx FAQ

What are the most common Infiniti Fx problems?

The most common Infiniti Fx MOT problems are brakes, suspension, lights, tyres, exhaust & emissions, steering, body & structure issues. These are the areas most likely to cause advisories or failures during an MOT test, based on 916 real tests.

Is the Infiniti Fx reliable?

The Infiniti Fx has an average MOT pass rate of 87%, which is 5 points above the national average of 82%. This is considered good reliability.

Which year Infiniti Fx is most reliable?

The 2010 Infiniti Fx is the most reliable year with a 88% MOT pass rate. Avoid the 2013 model year if reliability is your priority, as it has the lowest pass rate at 86%.

How much does it cost to fix common Infiniti Fx faults?

Repair costs vary by issue. Brake work on a Infiniti Fx typically costs £80-£450, suspension repairs cost £150-£600, and exhaust/emissions fixes cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.

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